Opening Day!

At long last, Saturday was opening day at Whitewater. The conditions left a bit to be desired, but were still ski-able under bluebird skies. Thankfully, we’re expecting more snow this week so conditions should be much improved by the time the holidays roll around.
This weekend was a true Kootenay experience yet again. In addition to skiing, I got a chance to check out Backyard Booty, which is a hybrid film fest/slideshow/storytelling affair hosted by Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine featuring all local talent. It was impressive. Then, on Sunday I got invited out to skate and play some pond hockey at Mirror Lake. It was beautiful. Tossing the puck and watching the dogs chase it and slide right past it every time never lost its appeal. Believe it or not, it was the first time I stick handled a puck as well (and I call myself Canadian!). Growing up I used to play when I was in boy scouts, but the guys always put me in goal because I couldn’t skate. All that happens when you’re in goal and afraid of the puck is that you get cold and you let in a lot of goals. I was obviously never meant for the NHL. That said though, I did enjoy playing and think I might need to pick up a stick somewhere along the way.